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Died a famous Hierarch of the Russian Orthodox Church, almost 30 years head of the Vladimir diocese Metropolitan Eulogius (Smirnov), said on Thursday the Deputy head of the Moscow Patriarchate Bishop Zelenograd Savva (Tutunov).

According to him, Metropolitan Eulogius died Wednesday. The Hierarch of the Russian Orthodox Church was 83 the last time he served – was at rest.

"Passed away who were retired Metropolitan Eulogius (Smirnov). Many suffered works: the Governor Danilov monastery in the years of its opening, Abbot of Optina (desert – ed.) also in the years of opening, nearly 30 years, the Bishop of Vladimir diocese. I remember among the judges of the Supreme court of the SS special attention to the internal state of participants in court cases", wrote Bishop Savva in his Telegram channel.

He did not specify the cause of death of the Bishop.

The Holy Synod in December 2018 pochislit of Metropolitan Evlogy for peace, expressing his gratitude "for his archpastoral care for many years of the Vladimir diocese, which contributed to the comprehensive development of Church life – to increase the number of parishes and number of clergy, the monasteries and theological schools," but also for activities as head of the Vladimirskiy Archdiocese.